Join us as we celebrate all things spring! Once again this year, we are partnering with the Burlington Public Library, Conservation Department and Garden Club to provide some spring fun! We have a variety of activities for residents of all ages and abilities. We will be kicking off springapalooza with our spring fling at Wildwood park from 4 - 6:30 pm Join us for... Kite Making Kite Making Story walk with Story walk with the library the library Scavenger Hunt & much more! Flower Pot Flower Pot Decorating Decorating Sunflower S P unflower lanting Planting
Community Yard Sale Join us on May 20 from 9 am - 2 pm. Register to host a yard sale either at your own home or at a community location. Activity #: 300599 Family Disc Golf Clinic Learn how to play one of the fastest growing sports in the country with your family! Friday, May 12 from 6:30 - 8 pm. $30 per family. All equipment is provided. Activity #: 312704-A Family Fishing Festival! This year's festival will be held on Saturday, May 20 from 10 am - 1 pm at the Mill Pond Reservoir Bring your own equipment or use some of ours! Activity #: 305011-A Community Health Fair The fair, Sponsored by Beth Israel Lahey Health, will take place at Burlington High School on May 20 from 10 am - 1 pm. Join us for fitness classes, eye exams, balance screenings, and more - all for free! Preregistration is not required. Spring Fling Event: Kite Making & Flying Thursday, April 27th, 5 pm, Simonds Park, No Fee, Activity #: 300635-A Building and flying your own kite is fun and rewarding. Join kite enthusiast, Glenn Davison, as he teaches us how to build kites that fly better and you gain the satisfaction of doing it yourself. Bird Walk lead by John Keeley Wednesday, May 3, 9 am, Mill Pond Reservior, No Fee, Activity #: 300638-A Join the Burlington Conservation Administrator to observe resident birds and spring migrants in a unique habitat that is a favorite location for many bird species. John will help us find and identify birds through field marks, sounds, and behaviors. Birders of all levels will enjoy this guided walk. Meet Conservation staff on the side road between 16 and 18 Town Line Road. There is additional parking along Town Line Road. To register for these activities, please visit burlingtonrecreation.org Build a Terrarium Ages 10+, Saturday, May 27, 11 am - 12 pm $30, Universally Accessible Treehouse at Simonds Park, Instructor: Sunniya Saleem Activity #: 325004-A Join us outdoors at the universally accessible treehouse to relax and unwind with a DIY terrarium craft kit. This activity is appropriate for both kids and adults! Kids ages 10 - 14 must register with an adult. Kids ages 3-5, Saturday, May 13, No Fee, 9- 9:45am,Treehouse at Simonds Park, Instructor: Karen, 300656-A Celebrate Mother's Day weekend with a Mommy and Me Yoga class in the Treehouse! You and your little one will practice fun poses and exercises together. Bring a mat and water. Mommy & Me Treehouse Yoga Ages 10 - Adult, Sunday, May 14, $25,Regan Park, Instructor: Good Pickin' Farm Join Good Pickin' Farm for some simple yoga while smiling, laughing, and having fun with baby goats - known as some of the cutest and cuddliest animals on the farm. Program is open to adults and children 10 and older. Time Activity # 11 am - 12 pm 300644-A 12 - 1 pm 300644-B Goat Yoga Friday, April 21, No Fee, 4-6:00pm, The Park at Burlington Mall, Instructors: Karen Pickette, Christin Caplan and Lauren Mattson Head to the Burlington Mall and get your fitness on at our pop-up event! Each class will run for 30 minutes. Head to the Common Craft after to enter a raffle and socialize! Preregistration is not required for this event. Yoga 4:00pm Zumba 4:45pm Cardio Dance 5:30pm Sweat, Stretch and Sip
To register for these activities, please visit Burlingtonpubliclibrary.org Bubble Storytime Join Miss Amanda on Friday, May 5th from 10:30- 11:30 am for a bubbly good time at Wildwood Park in Burlington. There will be bubble stories, songs, and plenty of bubbles! Best for ages 2 - 5. Registration is not required. Teen Food Art Celebrate spring flowers by making edible flowers out of Starburst candies! Program will take place at the Library on Wednsday, May 3rd from 7 - 8 pm. For grades 6 - 12. Registration opens April 12. Spring Terrariums Make some fun terrariums with Miss Cynthia! Program will take place at the Library on Saturday, May 20 from 11 - 11:45 am. Best for grades preK-5. Registration opens May 13. Butterfly Sponge Art Make some fun butterfly art with sponges and paint. Program will take place at the Library on Thursday, May 11th from 4 - 4:45 pm. For grades K - 5. Registration opens May 4. Still Life Drawing: Nature Learn to sketch some simple objects from nature. Program will take place at the Library on Tuesday, May 16th from 4 - 4:45 pm. For grades 3 - 8. Registration opens May 2. Preschool Science: Plants Enjoy fun and educational science with Miss Cynthia. Program will take place at the Library on Thursday, May 25th from 11:30 am - 12 pm. For caretakers with children ages 3 - 6. Registration opens May 18. Bug Tea Party Join us for tea (juice), cookies, bug stories, and fun! Program will take place at the Library on Friday, May 26 from 11 - 11:45 am. For ages 2 - 6. Registration opens May 19. Mermaid Story and Craft Mermaid stories and other activates will be enjoyed. Program will take place at the Library on Thursday, May 25th from 4 - 4:45 pm. Best for grades preK - 3. Registration opens May 18. Baby Yoda and Crafts Do some fun Baby Yoda inspired crafts with Miss Ariel. Program will take place at the Library on Thursday, May 4th from 4 - 4:45 pm. For grades K - 5. Registration opens April 27. Tween Event: Paint with Diamonds Buttertly Stickers Create a beautiful butterfly sticker by painting with diamonds! Program will take place at the Library on Monday, May 1st from 7 - 8 pm. For grades 4 - 8. Registration opens April 10. Teen Paint Night: Button Trees Create a flowering tree painting with button accents! Program will take place at the Library on Monday, May 8th 7 - 8:30 pm. For grades 6 - 12. Registration opens April 17. Teen Event: Mason Jar Lanterns Make a mason jar lantern decorated with glass beads! Program will take place at the Library on Saturday, May 20 from 3 - 4 pm. For grades 6 - 12. Registration opens April 29.
Scavenger Hunt! Complete the scavenger hunt below to earn a small prize! Just check off the items as you find them in nature. Completed scavenger hunt sheets should be brought to the Burlington Public Library's Youth Desk Between April 27 and May 31 to claim your small prize. Hard copies of the hunt sheets can be picked up at the Recreation Center beginning April 26.